Matthew 13:45

Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner, 1752)

In The King James Version

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

In Context

44The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

46Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.

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Cross References

Psalms 4:6Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?

Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and is rich in prudence:

Proverbs 8:18With me are riches and glory, glorious riches and justice.

Ecclesiastes 12:8Vanity of vanities, said Ecclesiastes, and all things are vanity.

Matthew 13:24Another parable he proposed to them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field.

Matthew 22:5But they neglected and went their ways, one to his farm and another to his merchandise.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 13:45-53

Various Parables. 44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: 48 Which, when it… Read the whole commentary →

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